FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, Mighty Farmer products are great to have on your daily diet and a very good option to transform you everyday meals.

Mighty Farmer products should be stored in a cool dry place, away from sunlight and with temperatures below 25º C. After
opening, keep refrigerated and consume within 10 days.

Yes, they are considered safe during pregnancy and a lot of physicians recommend fermented foods to help pregnant women deal with diarrhea and constipation, and also to strengthen their immune system in a natural way.

Yes, a lot of studies have shown that since probiotics are not absorbed into the blood they are unlikely to be transferred into breast milk. Women can eat fermented foods during this stage of their life's to improve their bowl movements, help deal with sleeping problems, improve their immune function and skin condition.

Yes. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics Trusted Source found that giving infants probiotics in the first three months of life may help prevent colic, constipation, and acid reflux. They are used all over the world for that purpose. Although there are no studies on the appropriate age for the consumption of fermented foods, considering that they may have very low vestige levels of alcohol (due to fermentation), it is advisable for children from 6 years old. Not containing potential allergens, they can be given from 1 year´s old, but under the decision of the pediatrician or parents.

Yes, there is no evidence advising against that, but they have a lot of live bacteria and, therefore, we must have a balance. If you are taking a probiotics supplement, bare in mind that you should balance fermented foods eat and vice versa.

Sauerkraut was originated in China but is mostly associated with German cooking and culture. It means “sour cabbage”. Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage with salt. Different seasonings and flavours can be added to give new tastings to this amazing product full of probiotic cultures.

Kimchi is a well-known fermented food originated in Korea. There are several ways to do Kimchi and it depends on the ingredient used for fermentation. In general, Kimchi is result of the fermentation of cabbage and radish combined with different spices and ingredients. It is super tasty and healthy.

Fermented veggies are obtained from the fermentation of whatever veggie you want.

We can use Sauerkraut as a side dish or as an ingredient in your everyday cooking. Is great with burgers, salads and sandwiches but also in many more recipes. Please visit our recipe section and find all the Mighty dishes you can create with our Sauerkraut. After
opening, keep refrigerated and consume within 10 days.

You can use our tasty and healthy Kimchi as a side-dish or include In our daily meals. Is great with burgers, salads and sandwiches but also in many more recipes. Please visit our recipe section and find all the Mighty dishes you can create with our Kimchi. After
opening, keep refrigerated and consume within 10 days.

You can include our veggies in your salads or as a side-dish but it is also great with pork, beef and turkey. Please visit our recipe section and find all the Mighty dishes you can create with our Fermented Veggies.

To produce our Mighty Farmer’s products, we choose high quality veggies from local farmers (yes, even the wrong-shaped and ugly ones) and we cut them. Then we add our unique strain of natural probiotics and the magic of natural fermentation do their work for a few weeks. After that we add our modern flavouring and seasoning to get delicious and super healthy Mighty Farmer Veggies full of living cultures.

Mighty Farmer have two ranges – regular and organic.

Mighty Farmer products are produced in the traditional handcrafted way, in a small local Portuguese brewery in Sobral, surrounded by the purest environment.

Yes and Yes.

Mighty Farmer’s Sauerkraut is available in 320g packages and in 5 flavours: Classic, Ginger & Beet, Golden Turmeric, Pickle and Cayenne Pepper.

Mighty Farmer’s Kimchi is available in 320g packages and in 5 flavours: Mild, Spicy Ginger & Beet, Golden Turmeric and Apple & Veggies.

No, our products do not contain alcohol.

Our products have live bacteria throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. Because it’s a fermented living product, the number of live bacteria can vary in different batches and in each package over the life of the product, but they are always present to bring all the benefits associated.

Lactic Acid Bacteria.

To enhance the benefits of our products.

We know that Mighty Farmer products are rich in Vitamin K.

Yes, they do. Natural antioxidants are present in the final products.

Yes, they do contain amino acids and proteins.

Probiotics are bacteria naturally present in the human body, especially in the gut. Basically they create communities in gut walls, reproduce themselves and function as a barrier for bad bacteria, toxins and other strange particles  that enter the body. They also help produce a lot of substances that help bowel movements, digest fibres, produce short chain fatty acids, help produce hormones, and protect our immune system. Therefore, they are indeed very healthy for us.

Probiotics are live bacteria and prebiotics are fibres or dead bacteria that serve as food for probiotics.

Probiotics are colonies of bacteria that live all over the gut walls and protect them from toxins and other bad bacteria. They contribute to the digestion of fibre, help bowel movements and produce a lot of much needed hormones.

The gut is considered a second brain because we produce lots of hormones, including serotonin and melatonin (the hormones of happiness and sleepiness) in the gut. It is the organ that decides what is absorbed to the blood and what it depletes from the body. Basically it can control a lot of physiological processes that are fundamental for our energy, immune function, humour, weight management, sleep and so on.

The gut is considered a second brain because we produce lots of hormones, including serotonin and melatonin (the hormones of happiness and sleepiness) in the gut. Furthermore gut bacteria produces a lot of short chain fatty acids, that play an important role in synaptic transmission, memory and concentration.

Yes, there are countless studies on the subject, including books for the general public that talk about it. One of my favourites is "Gut : the inside story of our body's most under-rated organ", by Giulia Enders.

Because it is the second most emotional organ in the body. It has a nervous system of its own, which affects bowel movements,  gas production and water retention according to the feelings that we have. That is also the reason why there is a disease called Irritable bowel syndrome.

Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Fermented Veggies, Kefir, kombucha, miso, pickles, yoghurt and other fermented foods.

Yes, they are a natural source of gut bacteria, which helps with bowel movements and production of digestive substances.

Gut bacteria helps maintain gut cell integrity and improves all the digestive processes. Therefore, it helps absorb less toxins and fat, which is important for maintaining a healthy weight. Besides, it helps controlling our satiety hormone production, which contributes to less compulsive and emotional eating episodes.

Yes, skin is very influenced by gut health. The gut bacteria provided by fermented foods helps the gut absorb less toxins and have a stronger reaction to bad bacteria, protecting our immune system and avoiding skin reactions  like rashes, allergies and spots.

We can say that they help the body absorb less toxins and retain less water. So, in a sense, we can consider them diuretics. But, they don't deplete minerals like diuretics usually do. Besides, they are a good source of water which is important to keep the body hydrated and the kidneys well functioning.

Yes, gut bacteria protects the body from toxins and bad bacteria that causes inflammation and slows down our metabolism.

Absolutely! About 70% of our immune system cells are concentrated around the gut walls and their only protection is, in fact, gut bacteria. We can imagine them as little soldiers protecting our china wall :)

Yes. The gut has billions of probiotic bacteria living in it. If they are a strong community, bowel movements are great and you can poop at least once a day. But, if we have uninvited neighbours, taking homes from our probiotics, bowel movements turn out irregular. They can be super slow or, on the contrary, react really fast to foods, cause you cramps, gases and dilated stomach.

Yes, in fact, a large quantity of hormones are produced in the gut, including serotonin and melatonin, the so called hormones of happiness and sleepiness, super important for our mood. But, we need a healthy gut for that, which means, we need a lot of good probiotic bacteria in our life.

Yes, fermented foods are a natural source of iron and vitamin B12 due to the fermentation process which is very important for our energy levels.

They are really healthy foods and, most important, they are considered functional foods, since they have so many benefits for our body.

Usually, you can have immediate and long term results. If you have any discomfort during a digestion, you start eating fermented foods and you will notice a difference right away. In terms of immune system, metabolism, bowel movements, humour, concentration and other effects, it can take you a week or more of daily intake of these fermented foods to feel some results.

Some people may feel a bit more gas production when they eat fermented foods if their gut has few good bacteria in it, but there are no serious side effects if you eat them in recommended doses. Even babies from 1 year old and seniors can eat fermented foods safely.

Mighty Farmer has invested heavily in product development and quality of the ingredients, to create recipes that are safe at ambient temperatures – while keeping  the authenticity of the recipes and  the quality and benefits  of the products.

The stability of our products is regularly tested and results show that the product is stable withing the 12 month shelf life.

Yes.

Yes.

At Mighty Farmer, we rebel against a hectic life. We believe that enjoying life takes a different approach. A positive one! Every little achievement is celebrated, no matter how small it may seem. We believe every carrot, cucumber or cabbage with an imperfect shape can have a chance. We look actively for beauty in the most ordinary moments. Our limited time is spent wisely on what matters the most – building extraordinary memories with our loved ones. Memories which we will hold dear for the rest of our lives.

Mighty Farmer provides easy and tasty solutions for your everyday meal. We offer a range of high-quality naturally fermented veggies, rich in vitamins & fibre, and full of living cultures. Our products will transform every meal into a delicious and gut-healthy moment!

Food Waste is one of the major concerns of Mighty Farmer. We fight food waste in three different approaches:

Source - Did you know a vast portion of veggies ends up in the gutter just because they do not have the right size or shape? But that does not mean not having outstanding quality.  When the magic of fermentation steps in, the size or shape does not matter. We don't want to see these great cucumbers, carrots, or cabbages end up in the trash. Hence, we work closely with local farmers and give these veggies a second chance.

At Home - Many of our recipes focus on indulging you into using all the food, even leftovers for our recipes.

At our production – Feed people in need with our delicious and healthy veggies that was in excess in the production. We will create Mighty meals to distribute to those people.